Jackie Pilossoph

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Exotic destinations, sandy beaches, fantasy suites, hot tubs and flowing champagne are a few things that have been setting the stage for love and romance on ABC’s “The Bachelor” since 2002, when it first aired. Audiences are captivated by the idea of two beautiful people finding love with a fairy-tale...

When Nathan Bay first started playing basketball at age 5, he found himself unable to dribble or shoot the ball, and therefore decided he “hated the game” and was going to quit. That lasted for three days. Despite the physical challenges Bay was facing — he had been born with a dislocated hip,...

Let me guess. You’re diligently sticking to your New Year’s resolution of working out and losing weight this year. But with snow and cold temperatures, and leftover Christmas cookies and chocolates lying around, staying disciplined and getting to the gym can be challenging. But Debbie Sciortino...

“I’m losing 10 pounds in 2019.” “I will be at the gym five days a week starting January 1st.” “This is the year I’m going to save more money.” Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’ve heard it all before, and actually, I’ve made all of those New Year’s resolutions countless times in the past. While these are all...

Ever have one of those days when life seems really hard? Maybe your boyfriend just broke up with you — again. Perhaps you recently found out a friend is ill. Or maybe you opened your credit card statement and your jaw just hit the ground. Perhaps you’re feeling lonely in your marriage, or your...

President, vice president, U.S. representative, ambassador, and director of central intelligence are among the momentous titles under the name George H.W. Bush. But President Bush, who died last weekend at the age of 94, said this, according to his grandson, Pierce — The titles that I still have...

Terrified is the word Emma Johnson used to describe how she felt eight years ago as a newly divorced mom of two young children. “I sat there on my bed one day. I had one baby nursing and another sitting next to me, and I thought, ‘Oh my God, I don’t know how I’m going to pay my mortgage,’ ” said...

Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. If that isn’t hard enough, add in the holidays....